The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors Near Me in covina, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Achalasia near covina, CA. Of these, 29 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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33 providers found
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    City Of Hope's Helford Clinical Research Hospital

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Lin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 58 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Citrus Valley Gastroenterology A California Medical Corporation

    500 W San Bernardino Rd, 
    Covina, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Snyder is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Covina, California. Dr. Snyder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Visceromegaly, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Snyder is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Citrus Valley Gastroenterology A California Medical Corporation

    500 W San Bernardino Rd, 
    Covina, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ankush Sharma is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Covina, California. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Sharma is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Citrus Valley Gastroenterology A California Medical Corporation

    500 W San Bernardino Rd, 
    Covina, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sartaj Arora is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Covina, California. Dr. Arora is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 66 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Arora is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Optum - Covina Main

    420 W Rowland St, 
    Covina, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dun Ha is a General Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Covina, California. Dr. Ha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Otitis, and Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss. Dr. Ha is board certified in American Board Otolaryngology.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Citrus Valley Gastroenterology A California Medical Corporation

    415 W Route 66, 
    Glendora, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Truong is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Glendora, California. Dr. Truong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Truong is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Emanate Health Queen Of The Valley Hospital

    1115 S Sunset Ave, 
    West Covina, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Aranas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Covina, California. Dr. Aranas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Heart Attack, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    LA-Surgical

    612 W Duarte Rd, Ste 804, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Asok Doraiswamy is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Doraiswamy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Doraiswamy is board certified in Surgery General Surgery and American Board Surgery. Dr. Doraiswamy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Platinum Digestive Health

    250 W Bonita Ave, 
    Pomona, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bhaveshkumar Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pomona, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Jacob Korula M.D. A Professional Medical Corp.

    622 W Duarte Rd Ste 302, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacob Korula is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Korula is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Hepatitis, Liver Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Referral may be required
    15855 Pomona Rincon Road, 
    Chino Hills, CA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nikolai Bildzukewicz is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chino Hills, California. Dr. Bildzukewicz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Bildzukewicz is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required
    2151 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 3100, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Oh is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Oh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Endoscopy. Dr. Oh is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    St. Jude Medical Center

    101 E Valencia Mesa Dr, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Caitlin Houghton is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Houghton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Fernando Ibarra MD Inc

    850 S Atlantic Blvd, 
    Monterey Park, CA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fernando Ibarra is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Monterey Park, California. Dr. Ibarra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 87 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Varices, Diverticular Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Ibarra is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Caduceus Physicians Medical Group

    18200 Yorba Linda Blvd, 
    Yorba Linda, CA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Riff is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Yorba Linda, California. Dr. Riff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Campylobacter Infection, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Riff is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Caduceus Medical Group

    18200 Yorba Linda Blvd Ste 104, 
    Yorba Linda, CA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Essam Quraishi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Yorba Linda, California. Dr. Quraishi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Jaime Lopez M.D. Inc.

    8135 Painter Ave, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Lander is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Lander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Embolism, Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia, and Testicular Failure.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    PIH Health Whittier Hospital

    12401 Washington Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Jensen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Jensen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Protein Deficiency, Malnutrition, Hernia, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    PIH Health Whittier Hospital

    12401 Washington Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Preeya Goyal is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Whittier, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Goyal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Jaundice, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Esophageal Varices, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    PIH Health Whittier Hospital

    12401 Washington Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neal Shindel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Shindel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Achalasia?

    The tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach is the esophagus or food pipe. Achalasia makes it harder for the esophagus to move food into the stomach.

    When should I see an Achalasia doctor near covina, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Achalasia doctor near covina, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Achalasia doctors near covina, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Achalasia doctors near covina, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Achalasia doctor near covina, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Achalasia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Achalasia doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Achalasia doctor near covina, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Achalasia doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Achalasia doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Achalasia doctors near covina, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Achalasia doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Achalasia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Achalasia doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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